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Longs Peak Mountain Weather Forecast

Live high-altitude atmospheric downscaling for Longs Peak. Compare real-time ridge conditions against base camp staging points, track jet stream wind shear, and explore the 14-day summit window forecast.

Live Conditions40°15′18″ N, 105°36′58″ W

Longs Peak Mountain Weather Forecast

Downscaling atmospheric meteorological model for Longs Peak (4,346 m)...
🏔️ Topography & Atmosphere

Elevation & Oxygen Profile

At 4,346 meters, atmospheric pressure drops significantly compared to sea level. Effective oxygen intake is approximately 62% of sea level, requiring careful acclimatization.

Summit Height:4,346 m
Prominence:896 m
Coordinates:40°15′18″ N, 105°36′58″ W
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Objective Ridge Hazards

High-altitude ridges are subject to sudden localized convective storms and violent jet stream shear. Temperatures plunge rapidly with elevation at a standard lapse rate of -6.5°C per 1,000 meters of vertical ascent.

Gale Risk Threshold:> 50 km/h
Primary Hazard:Wind Chill & Whiteout
First Ascent:1868-08-23
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